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Published 3:14 pm, Tuesday, June 25, 2013

WEDNESDAY

The Savvy Caregiver: A Program for Family & Friends of a Loved One with Alzheimer's,Brunswick Community Library, 4118 state Route 2, Troy. 4 p.m.. Free. 867-4999, Ext. 200, or email tgarmley@alz.org or http://www.brunswicklibrary.org/?p=2341 For most family caregivers, caregiving itself is a new role, one for which training is needed, just as you would receive training for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver Program helps caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing, and how to best provide individualized care for their loved ones along the continued decline associated with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Family Fun Hike, Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. 1 p.m. $3-$5. 456-0655 or https://www.albanypinebush.org/events/detail.cfm?id=1208 A Sunday afternoon stroll through the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Play some trail games with your guide and enjoy the beauty of the season.

MONDAY

Huntington's Disease Support Group, Community Room of Macy's Colonie Center, Wolf Road, Albany. 6:30 p.m.. Free. 674-8589 or http://www.hdsa.org/albnywestma A support group for anyone affected by Huntington's Disease — a person living with HD, at risk for HD, or anyone who is somehow affected by HD.

TUESDAY

Karner Blue Butterfly Walk, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Scout Road, Wilton. 10 a.m.. Free. 450-0321 or http://www.wiltonpreserve.org The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every summer. The first brood emerged on May 20 and the next brood should emerge in early July. Participants will look for adults of the second brood that are searching for nectar and mates in the open pine/oak savannah. The eggs that are laid by these adults will overwinter until spring 2014. The walk will be canceled if it is raining. Pre-registration is suggested.